Marisa Tomei

📖 Biography

Marisa Tomei (born December 4, 1964) is an Academy Award-winning American actress celebrated for her vibrant screen presence and versatility across comedy, drama, and major blockbusters. She achieved breakout success with her iconic comedic performance as Mona Lisa Vito in My Cousin Vinny (1992), which earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Throughout her career, she garnered two additional Oscar nominations for her compelling dramatic performances in In the Bedroom (2001) and The Wrestler (2008). In recent years, she gained widespread global recognition among younger audiences for her portrayal of Aunt May in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Spider-Man trilogy.